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[govols120]

Where is the logic of these play in games ? It used to be the 16 seeds vs each other - now I see 11s vs each other

Last four AQs (typically your Cal Polys of the world), last four at-larges (your Nebraskas).

 

[BigZiti09]

I've always wondered this, does the committee really cut it right at 50?

It sounds petty to say, well Missouri is 51 so they don't count as a quality win but a team at 49 is, you know what I'm saying? Same for a bad loss; 101 is a bad loss, but 99 isn't?

I have a feeling they aren't that cut and dry, but just a guess.

Agree. Good point.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Where is the logic of these play in games ? It used to be the 16 seeds vs each other - now I see 11s vs each other

It's always been the same

Last 4 AQs
Last 4 AL

 

[MphsBlues]

VA wins. Got to look good on our resume'

 

[508mikey]

It's always been the same

Last 4 AQs
Last 4 AL

I would bet the last 8 AQs are still not better than the last 4 AL teams ---- needs fixed

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I would bet the last 8 AQs are still not better than the last 4 AL teams ---- needs fixed

Nobody is saying they're better, that's just the format.

 

[VolGee4]

I would bet the last 8 AQs are still not better than the last 4 AL teams ---- needs fixed

On Gameday a week or two ago, Jay Bilas said they should just take the top 68 teams in the rankings and eliminate the automatic qualifiers. Some asked about the smaller schools, and his point was that there are smaller schools in the top 68. Teams like ND State and Harvard would still get in.

 

[LT21]

VA wins. Got to look good on our resume'

I can't see the committee keeping a team out of the tournament (or in a play-in game) that has beaten a 1 seed (UVA), taken another 1 seed (FLA) to the wire twice, and has a pretty good resume/RPI.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Bracketology - NCAA College Basketball Brackets and Predictions - ESPN


Vols an 11 seed against Ohio State

 

[golfballs]

Bracketology - NCAA College Basketball Brackets and Predictions - ESPN


Vols an 11 seed against Ohio State

tough bracket

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Palms final bracket

CBS SPORTS NCAAB

BYU play in game then UCONN if we won

 

[golfballs]

This guy is ranked #4 overall and #1 among bracketologists who have been in the bracket all 8 years of the matrix. His final bracket has us as an 11, not in the play-in.
Busting the Bracket

 

[golfballs]

USA Today is pretty solid. They have us as a play-in vs Iowa. Winner taking on UConn
USA TODAY Sports' NCAA tournament Bracketology

 

[Sin City Vol]

Bracketology - NCAA College Basketball Brackets and Predictions - ESPN


Vols an 11 seed against Ohio State

I like the bracket for us, I think we can play with anyone in it BUT would have to play at a high level each game

 

[TennesseeFan07]

I bet we get paired with Ohio State.

 

[golfballs]

When it comes down to it. The Matrix as a whole is better than any 1 individual predictor. They have us in as an 11 and not in the play-in.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

When it comes down to it. The Matrix as a whole is better than any 1 individual predictor. They have us in as an 11 and not in the play-in.

Yea they have us as in more brackets than SMU and Iowa, final update could even move us to a 10 on the matrix.

fingers crossed

 

[golfballs]

LoboFan, #1 in the Matrix, has us in the play-in vs. SMU. Winner plays New Mexico, then Michigan State.
Bracketology Blog

 

[SpringBokVol]

LoboFan, #1 in the Matrix, has us in the play-in vs. SMU. Winner plays New Mexico, then Michigan State.

That would suck

 

[golfballs]

I think it's 50/50 shot for the play-in :sad:

 

[bleedingTNorange]

LoboFan, #1 in the Matrix, has us in the play-in vs. SMU. Winner plays New Mexico, then Michigan State.
Bracketology Blog

Interested where Michigan State gets seeded, they're playing like a 2 seed, much better than a 4 they're projected at.

 

[dal9]

Interested where Michigan State gets seeded, they're playing like a 2 seed, much better than a 4 they're projected at.

they've been injured all year. if completely healthy, i'd say they are a 1.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

they've been injured all year. if completely healthy, i'd say they are a 1.

And they got a 4, that's rough for the teams in their way, same for Louisville.